About the Latvian Ergonomics Society

Since 2006

About LES

The Society brings together occupational safety specialists, managers at different organisational levels, occupational physicians, researchers, university lecturers, students and representatives of other professions, as well as organisations from a wide range of sectors. LES promotes the application of evidence-based ergonomic solutions for healthier, safer and more productive working and business environments.

2006Year LES was established
Eur.Erg.Certified European Ergonomist expertise
464112Scientific institution registration number
IEA, FEES, CREEInternational professional cooperation

Our mission

The mission of the Latvian Ergonomics Society is to advance ergonomics in Latvia as a scientifically grounded and practically applicable field, promoting public understanding and helping organisations and their employees create a healthy, safe, human-centred and productive business environment.

What we do

LES brings together science, professional expertise and practical experience to make ergonomics knowledge applicable in the everyday work of organisations.

01

Advancing ergonomics research

We promote scientific and applied research in physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics.

02

Supporting organisations

We provide consultancy, conduct ergonomic risk assessments and help organisations set practical improvement priorities.

03

Delivering training

We educate employees, managers and occupational safety specialists in healthy and effective working practices.

04

Strengthening the profession

We support the development of the ergonomist profession and Certified European Ergonomist expertise in Latvia.

05

Building cooperation

We bring together professionals, researchers, universities, companies and public-sector organisations.

06

Representing Latvia

We participate in international professional ergonomics networks and promote the exchange of knowledge and experience.

Our development

Twenty years of developing ergonomics research, professional expertise and practical solutions in Latvia.

2006

LES is established

A professional society is established to advance ergonomics research and practice in Latvia.

2008

Scientific institution status and IEA membership

LES gains scientific institution status and becomes an IEA member society.

2010

FEES membership

LES joins the Federation of European Ergonomics Societies. Latvia in the FEES members list.

2011

First international ergonomics conference in Latvia

LES holds its first international conference, “Contemporary Ergonomics and Business”, in Riga.

2013

Cooperation with CREE

LES joins the European professional certification system for ergonomists. Latvia in the CREE partner network.

2016

CREE meeting in Riga

LES hosts representatives of the European professional certification body for ergonomists in Riga.

2017

Expanded cooperation with industry

LES expands its cooperation with Latvian companies in workplace assessment, employee training and the development of practical solutions.

2023

63rd CREE Council Meeting in Riga

LES and the University of Latvia host CREE Council representatives in Riga. CREE meeting information.

2026

LES celebrates 20 years

LES continues to develop training, consultancy, ergonomics audits, scientific cooperation and the implementation of practical solutions.

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